Hot tar's forced into near empty navigational aid (5,4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NORTHSTAR Hot tar's forced into near empty navigational aid (5,4) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 14, 2025
72% GOO Hot tar, e.g. (3) Newsday Mar 5, 2026
72% MAP Navigator's aid (3)
69% SONAR Navigation aid (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jan 30, 2026
69% GPS Navigation aid for drivers (3) LA Times Mini Jan 5, 2026
67% BUOY Floating navigation aid (4) USA Today Dec 7, 2025
61% SEXY Hot former partner in empty sensuality (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 12, 2026
61% SITEMAP Online navigational aid: 2 wds. (7) Commuter Jan 6, 2026
58% RADAR Navigation aid that looks both ways (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Jan 17, 2026
55% SHOAL Navigational hazard (5) LA Times Daily Mar 7, 2026

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